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After near-stall in late 2012, US economy picks up
After nearly stalling in late 2012, the American economy quickened its pace early this year despite deep government cutbacks. The strongest consumer ...
US economy accelerates at 2.5 percent rate in Q1
Americans shrugged off higher taxes to lift the U.S. economy at the start of the year. Government spending fell, though, and the impact of the tax ...
Stocks edge higher as job market improves
The engines driving the stock market were more tepid than turbocharged Thursday, but they were enough to help stocks rise for a fifth straight day.
Spain's jobless above 6 million for first time
With more than 6 million unemployed for the first time ever, Spain's jobless rate shot up to a record 27.2 percent in the first quarter of 2013, the ...
US applications for unemployment aid drop to 339K
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to a seasonally adjusted 339,000, the second-fewest in more than five years.
Futures move higher on strong earnings
Stock futures rose Thursday with U.S. corporate earnings continuing to impress. Dow Jones industrial futures rose 58 points to 14,673. The broader S&P ...
Survey: Americans felt more secure in jobs in 2012
Confidence in the U.S. job market has rebounded to roughly a normal level from its record low after the Great Recession, a trend that could help boost ...
US immigration bill could slow Indian outsourcers
Low cost efficiency put India's outsourcing companies at the heart of global business and created a multibillion dollar industry that for years has ...
Venezuelan govt targets disaffected ex-supporters
The razor-close vote to replace late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has sparked what opposition leaders and human rights groups say is a government ...
US unemployment aid applications rise to 352K
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits increased just 4,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 352,000. The slight gain kept ...
Futures move higher on improved earnings
U.S. stock futures rose Thursday as the government released its latest jobs report and U.S. corporations continued to post strong quarterly earnings.
Palestinians seeking statehood look to high-tech
Palestinians are turning to their fledgling high-tech sector as they lay the groundwork for a future state, saying the unique hardships of life in the ...
Number of new companies fell with unemployment
Fewer people are starting small businesses now that the job market is looking better. The number of companies started in 2012 fell along with the ...
Fed survey: Housing and auto sales lift US economy
A strengthening housing recovery and robust auto sales contributed to moderate economic growth across the United States in late February and March, ...
Greece seals deal with debt inspectors
Greece cleared an important hurdle in its drive to receive its next batch of bailout loans from its international creditors Monday. But even though ...
Rising costs weigh on US homebuilder confidence
U.S. homebuilders are concerned that limited land and rising costs for building materials and labor will slow sales in the short term. Still, their ...
EU officials seek more private investment in jobs
With many of the European Union's economies mired in stagnation, EU officials are seeking to emulate part of the U.S. model for creating growth and ...
US retail sales fall 0.4 percent in March
Sales at U.S. retailers fell in March from February, indicating that higher taxes and weak hiring likely made some consumers more cautious about ...
Wholesale prices drop 0.6 percent in March
A measure of wholesale prices fell in March by the largest amount in 10 months, reflecting a big drop in gasoline prices. The producer price index ...
US unemployment aid applications plummet to 346K
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to a seasonally adjusted 346,000, signaling that the job market might be ...
US stock futures mixed on weekly jobs report
Stock futures were mixed Thursday as U.S. retailers posted March sales, and the government released jobs data. Dow Jones industrial futures rose 17 ...
Asia stocks up as Wall Street climbs on tech gains
Asian stock markets powered higher Thursday after a U.S. communications company posted a surprise jump in earnings that led to big gains in technology ...
An agency-by-agency guide to Obama's 2014 budget
President Barack Obama has proposed a $3.8 trillion budget for fiscal 2014 that aims to slash the deficit by a net $600 billion over 10 years, raise ...
Stocks rise sharply, led by gains in technology
Technology stocks roared back Wednesday, driving the Standard & Poor's 500 and Dow Jones industrial average to record highs. The industry has lagged ...